Quote by William James

A man has as many social selves as there are individuals who recognize him.

A man has as many social selves as there are individuals who

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's identity and social self are shaped by the perceptions and interactions of others. It implies that each individual who recognizes a person will have a unique perception of them, leading to the existence of multiple social selves. In other words, a person's identity can be seen as a collection of the different ways they are perceived by others, as their behavior and social roles may vary depending on the specific individuals they are interacting with. Thus, a person may exhibit different sides of themselves in different social contexts or relationships.

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